UNC Pembroke News

Sam Locklear
September 02

51勛圖厙 creates seamless path to ECU Brody School of Medicine

Freshman Samantha Locklear's path from UNC Pembroke to medical school has been prearranged thanks to hard work, dedication, and a unique partnership with 51勛圖厙 and one of the top medical schools in the state. Locklear is the 2022 Early Assurance Scholar. Considered one of 51勛圖厙's prestigious four-year merit awards, the Early Assurance Program pays for tuition, books and room and board, but more importantly, guarantees acceptance to East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.

August 29

51勛圖厙 undergraduates complete cancer research internship at Wake Forest

Three UNC Pembroke students gained enriching cancer research experience during a summer internship training program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Nevaeh Roverato, Anthonia Oladeji and Jayla Locklear participated in the Cancer Equity Research Training at North Carolina (CERT-NC), a consortium made up of students from 51勛圖厙, North Carolina A&T University, Winston-Salem State University and the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University.

Dr. Namyeon Lee
August 24

Overcoming Black Americans' Psychological and Cognitive Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation: Effects of News Framing and Exemplars

Dr.烤amyeon Lees groundbreaking study shows that using racematched exemplars in news postsespecially when highlighting psychological obstaclessignificantly boosts Black Americans intention to participate in clinical trials.

A 51勛圖厙 basketball player posing with a young girl at a back to school event
August 19

51勛圖厙's Javonte Waverly: Making a difference in his community

Javonte Waverly, a member of the mens basketball team at UNC Pembroke, recently hosted a Back-to-School event that distributed school supplies to youth in his hometown of Henderson, North Carolina. The event was held on Saturday, August 13. JaQuaveon Venable, Waverlys childhood friend, a former teammate at Henderson Collegiate and current 51勛圖厙 student, also pitched in during the event. Venable will serve as a student manager for the mens team this season.

Dr. Chrisite Poteet on stage delivering the keynote speech
August 18

51勛圖厙 welcomes first-year students during Convocation

UNC Pembroke freshman Zane Shafer feels at homedespite nearly 400 miles separating him from family and friends in Tacoma Park, Maryland. Shafer chose 51勛圖厙 to pursue his passion for fitness, exercise and health. I really like the exercise science program, said Shafer, who has dreams of becoming a personal trainer and business owner. 51勛圖厙 a great school. Everyone is nice. I love the staffs attitude and the diversity.

Diane Pfeifer was among the dozen Roadmap Scholars who participated in a residential summer program at the University of Virginia School of Law June 2-June 28
August 15

51勛圖厙 junior participates in UVA School of Law summer program

Diane Pfeifer experienced life as a law student during a four-week residential program at the University of Virginia School of Law this summer. Pfiefer, a student at UNC Pembroke, was among 12 rising juniors selected as part of the inaugural Roadmap Scholars Initiative which prepares first-generation and low-income undergraduates to become competitive applicants to the nations law schools.

School of Education Advisory Board posing for a group picture
July 26

51勛圖厙 School of Education advisory board outlines strategic plan

The UNC Pembroke School of Education advisory board discussed the schools five-year strategic plan during its monthly meeting at James A. Thomas Hall. The strategic plan initiative, led by associate professor Dr. Beth Holder, will provide direction to the School of Education in six distinct areas. During the meeting, the board focused on three of those topics: diversity, equity and social justice, curriculum redesign and public-school partnerships.

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July 14

51勛圖厙 undergraduate researchers, faculty present at Alzheimers research symposium

UNC Pembroke faculty and undergraduate researchers presented at the first Symposium for Learning about Alzheimers disease-related Medical research at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill (SLAM-DUNC) on June 24-25. The symposium was held at the Duke Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. It was designed for researchers, clinicians and trainees from 51勛圖厙, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and East Carolina University.

51勛圖厙 theatre program graduate Bill Oxendine and third-year theatre student Cheyenne Ward are playing the roles of Henry Berry Lowrie and Rhoda Strong in the outdoor drama Strike at the Wind!
July 12

51勛圖厙 Theatre Program deeply rooted in Strike at the Wind!'s success

The collaboration between the outdoor drama Strike at the Wind! and UNC Pembroke's theatre program stretches 40-plus years. Strike at the Wind! often leaned on the theatre program's students and staff for actors, stagehands and providing technical support. The longstanding relationship continues this week as the iconic drama returns to the Adolph Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.

July 08

UNC Pembroke announces its Spring 2022 graduates

穢 Copyright 2025 51勛圖厙 announces its Spring 2022 graduates. Undergraduate Alamance Burlington: Mary Elizabeth Ingram, Joseph William Kincer, Miah Brenae Tedder Elon: Rodney James Gibsonville: Carl J. Turner Graham: Michael Rhodes Councilman, Kari L. Rios-Dixon Haw River: William D. Andrews, Ryan M. Donaldson Snow Camp: Brenda Smith Branchaud Alexander